Inside Athletics

Franciscan University
Department of Athletics
Mission Statement

The Department of Athletics is an integral part of the entire
Franciscan University educational experience. Franciscan has
embraced a philosophy that a well-rounded athletics program
including intercollegiate, intramural, recreational sports as well
as wellness programming should be offered as a part of it's
educational mission. The purpose of athletics is to assist students
in obtaining a well-rounded education consistent with the
University's liberal arts, philosophy and Franciscan tradition.

Franciscan University is committed to the principle of firm
institutional control of athletics, and to the unquestioned
integrity of its athletic programs. Those individuals responsible
for the athletic program are expected to foster and maintain the
values and the goals associated with the mission of the university
as an institution of higher education.

As a Catholic University, Franciscan is committed to traditional
Catholic values that have been a part of the University's history.
These include the development of the human spirit as well as the
body, the pursuit of excellence in all endeavors, the fostering of
Christian character, the call to personal integrity and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

In keeping with this belief, the Department of Athletics
supports fair play, the concept of amateur athletics, and
cultivates the qualities of leadership, teamwork and a sense of
community. The purpose of athletics is to provide competitive
opportunities to students which foster physical, spiritual, social
and emotional benefits along with a sense of sportsmanship.

Value
Statements

We aid in creating a faith-centered
environment that both educates and mentors the concept of continued
personal conversion.

We respect and understand the
personal worth of each student and help nurture the diversity that
exists within the campus community.

We recognize that no responsibility
exceeds the mission of educating and graduating the student
athletes.

We mirror the academic challenge
given to our student-athletes by offering an equally challenging
athletic experience at the Division III level.

We ensure that the varsity student
athletes are integrated to all facets of campus life.

We use Finnegan Fieldhouse and its
recreational components to promote interaction between students,
faculty and staff.

We offer intramural and recreational
opportunities to promote interaction between students, faculty and
staff.

We recognize the importance of
providing equitable opportunities for both men and women.

We promote the values of honesty,
commitment, hard work, dedication and self-sacrifice.

We recognize the integral role that
athletics plays in providing unity, high morale, and spirit among
students, employees, alumni and friends.